Episode 45 - Feeding Poor Quality Hay
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Due to persistent rains, there was a lot of first cutting hay that was not dry baled until the end of June or early July in 2019. The result is poor quality hay. This podcast covers how to use a lab analysis to evaluate forage quality, how to find information regarding livestock nutrient needs and how to match forage quality to livestock needs.
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